Comments on: The Exorcist Remake: A mini-series written by Blatty, Directed by Friedkin!

By: george bandy

george bandy — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:34:00 +0000

this is an idea for the remake haveing linda blair on board married with a daughter the curse follows her and her daughter gets possesed the same way she did in the original just my opinion with friedkin as director bring one other actor back like ellen burstyn i think that will draw a box office sensation i think elias koteas could play father karras and anthony hopkins could play father merrin this is just my opinion

By: Dockerby

Dockerby — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:28:00 +0000

A mini series of the Exorcist is a terrible idea, the book and movie work on a specific level, that of drawing the reader and viewer into the story more and more, creating the characters, its setting the scene for the main story to be told, however there are sub-stories in the book and film which need total involvement and to treat it like a soap opera would render it powerless. Everyone knows the story, so there is no cliff hanger elements, the Exorcist doesn’t play on that level anyway, it is subtle and in your face in equal measure and the two compliment each other perfectly, more over both work on the cant put it down (book) or turn away (movie) aspect which the reader and audience need to get the maximum impact, I remember reading the book and I really couldn’t put it down, I have seen the movie so many times I have lost count, there are few movies that you can watch time and again and still get the same impact as though watching for the first time, The Exorcist does that, there is something tangible within the film, a very strong religious tone pours from it, you believe the devil is there, in that room, in that house, in the body of Regan. You believe when Merrin arrives outside the house, that the demon has had it. The iconic image, shrouded in fog with the shadowy Merrin standing motionless, knowing he was to face an ancient enemy encapsulates everything about the movie.

a remake of the movie is a different notion and I’m torn as to whether it would be a good idea or not. If this was to happen, Blatty and Friedkin have to be involved and again unknown actors have to be used, that proved to be one of the strengths of the original, that it didn’t become another McClaine/Brando or whoever else movie, a point Blatty made when preparing the screenplay and auditioning for the roles. I couldn’t envisage anyone else playing Karras other than the late great Jason Miller, here was a man who was a playwright first and foremost who badgered Blatty and Friedkin for the part of the priest who lost his faith. Linda Blair is not a good idea as the mother, as that would draw too much attention to her rather than the movie, Would Max Von Sydow be too old to reprise his role of father Merrin, again, who knows. It is all conjecture at this stage, an idea that has been tossed around and as yet to be confirmed. It is an interesting idea however.

It could be that the original is such a masterpiece, that to replace it with a remake would be a step too far and could diminish the originals impact.

By: Brandy Ivey

Brandy Ivey — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:48:00 +0000

I think a television remake is a horrible idea. Stemming from my opinion of several other made-for-TV miniseries done by Steven King and others in the past, I think the Exorcist story would lose its oomph in a long, drawn-out episodic venture. Since “The Exorcist” is my favorite movie of all time, I certainly have my quams about producing a remake – NOTHING will ever capture the essence of the original – but I suppose it could be interesting if the integrity remains in tact. For instance if Max Von Sydow could make a return as Father Merrin, and Linda Blair possibly play the mother this time around, I believe there could be some merit in doing a remake. Who to play Damian Karras, is the real question.

By: Steve Dunlap

Steve Dunlap — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:55:00 +0000

While I signed the petition to NOT do a remake of The Exorcist, I can certainly agree to a television miniseries redux. It would allow for greater detail and storytelling, but, I agree that there are not many actors with the gravitas to pull off the roles so iconically portrayed by the original actors.

If anyone were to revisit the role of Regan MacNeil, I would have to say let Chloe Grace Moretz (Hit Girl from Kick Ass) take a shot at it. She already can deliver expletives like a sailor, and she has really good acting chops. Of course, in a television miniseries, the expletives would largely be gone, unless it were made for HBO or Showtime….so a lot of the film’s shock/effectiveness would be rendered moot.

Overall though, the original film is perfect, in terms of technical and artistic means, as well as emotional and psychological impact, I have NOT seen The Exorcist’s equal. It took me 25 years to get used to being able to watch the movie by myself, and I consider myself a pretty brave man.

By: Chris Friend

Chris Friend — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:37:00 +0000

Please, please. No Remakes. It’s perfect the first time.

By: Gustavo H. Razera

Gustavo H. Razera — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:05:00 +0000

Any news on this project?

By: Carl Daigrepont

Carl Daigrepont — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:46:45 +0000

If you think about it, the Iraq prologue was VERY slow-pace and dragged-out.
The Kinderman investigation drags, too…mainly due to Lee J.Cobb's weary reading of the part.
The editing could be razor-sharp this time, leaving room for about 5 more minutes of the Karras/Demon discussions, three minutes for the “Karl's daughter”-thing, and finally an exorcisim that lasts 5 minutes longer than 8 minutes.
Do this and you can release the film Theatrically at about 150 minutes…the remake deserves a theatrical release.

By: no one there

no one there — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:33:39 +0000

For the love of god whatever they do, get german singer Nina Hagen to do the voice of Pazzuzu – please.

By: ringomusic

ringomusic — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:21:53 +0000

I think the number one question would be who plays Regan and who plays her mother. I figure the studios would cast an unknown as Regan and an established actress as her mom, but I wonder who? Also would any of the original actors have a cameo in the film?

By: mary

mary — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:22:15 +0000

i believe the people who have seen the movies are ready for a mini-series it would be also a favor to me as well because i think the original movies are exceptionally good

By: mary

mary — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:22:15 +0000

i believe the people who have seen the movies are ready for a mini-series it would be also a favor to me as well because i think the original movies are exceptionally good

By: rac1965

rac1965 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:53 +0000

Yes do the miniseries remake!!! This has been my all time favorite movie since I saw it in the theaters in the seventies and I would love to see what can be done with the FX now. I would like to see it kept classy and without any modern hard core music, just classical like the original. Tubular Bells rules!!!